Browsing by Subject "Drought"
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Analysis of the recent drought characteristics and its effects on livestock in Karamoja, Kaabong district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-07)The North Eastern parts of Uganda have been identified as the areas that are prone to recurring drought conditions. This study aimed at analyzing the drought characteristics between 1981 to 2021, perceptions and the ... -
Analyzing the implications of drought on food security in Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study was about analyzing the implications of drought on food security in Nakasongola district aimed at exploring community perceptions on drought occurrence, perceptions on food security status, and relationship ... -
Assessing Agricultural drought vulnerability based on a Compsite index. A case study of Uganda .
(, 2015-07-03)In the recent years, Uganda has been experiencing drought incidences which are increasing in the intensity and frequency due to natural resource degradation, population pressure, development and climate change. Thousands ... -
Assessing characteristics of dry spells over central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)Agriculture is a major economic activity in Uganda, however it is affected by different Climate and Weather Extremes. These weather extremes include rainfall extremes, floods, droughts and dry spells. Dry spells are some ... -
Assessing the impact of drought on sorghum production in Kotido district, Karamoja sub-region.
(Makerere University, 2023)Drought is regarded as a leading cause of food insecurity affecting many communities especially in the in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was set out to assess the impact of drought on agricultural food production in Kotido ... -
Assessing the influence of farm inputs on adoption of drought adaptation strategies among robusta and arabica coffee households in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)This research assessed the influence of farm inputs on the adoption of drought adaptation strategies among Robusta and Arabica coffee households in Uganda, taking into account the significant challenges facing African ... -
Assessing the water resources' potential and appropriate technology for water supply in drought prone areas
(Makerere University, 2022-03-14)The volatile changes in climate are increasingly becoming a threat to many economies globally. This study assesses water resources’ potential and appropriate technology for water supply in drought prone areas. The ... -
Assessment of drought patterns in Uganda: A case study of Gulu district.
(2022-03-10)Drought has many negative related impacts and has also been identified as the most challenging climatic hazard and a food threat in Uganda. This study characterizes both meteorological and agricultural drought and also ... -
Comparison of Landsat 8 and sentinel 3 in monitoring of agricultural drought. A study of Soroti district
(Makerere University, 2021-08)The aim of this research was to compare Landsat 8 and sentinel 3 images when monitoring agricultural drought in Soroti district. This research was based on the determination of the three agricultural drought indices i.e. ... -
Comparison of standardized precipitation index (SPI) and vegetation health index (VHI) in drought monitoring in Isingiro District.
(2022-11-11)Drought is a recurring and most complex weather-related natural phenomenon, affecting vast areas and communities around the world every year due to its slow onset and cascading effects. Droughts are common in Uganda’s ... -
Diagnosis of circulation patterns influencing drought events for a period 1989 to 2018 over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01-25)Droughts are considerable adverse climate events that have always caused large damage to both ecosystems and humans, and agriculture is usually the first economic sector to be affected. The study's main objective was to ... -
Drought assessment using remote sensing and GIS.
(Makerere University, 2022-06-15)Uganda’s worst-affected communities along the livestock route.The spatial and temporal drought indices were used: the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and the Normalized Difference northern and central parts of ... -
Drought risk assessment using remote sensing and GIS Techniques; case study of Kotido District.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-05)Droughts pose significant challenges to agricultural productivity, food security, and overall socioeconomic stability in many regions. Accurate assessment of drought risk is crucial for effective mitigation and adaptation ... -
Effects of drought on cattle and farmers’ coping strategies in Kakooge subcounty, Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)The study documented the effects of drought on cattle and farmers’ coping strategies in Kakooge subcounty, Nakasongola District. Nakasongola is one of the districts with in the cattle corridor that is renowned for its ... -
Effects of the tethering systems on piggery production in Butemba Subcounty, Kyankwanzi District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Kyankwanzi district is predominantly a cattle rearing area but with the recent changes in the climate like long draughts which make cattle rearing a challenges for the rural poor, piggery farming has become a popular venture ... -
Evaluating the Infleunce of Drought on Water Availability in Longoromit Dam, Karamoja Region.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-10)Droughts are one of the most prevalent types of weather-related disasters, characterized as extended periods of below-average water availability. The immediate consequences of drought include water-supply shortages ... -
Evaluating the influence of drought on water availability in Longoromit dam, Karamoja region.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Droughts are one of the most prevalent types of weather-related disasters, characterized as extended periods of below-average water availability. The immediate consequences of drought include water-supply shortages especially ... -
Evaluation of dry spells and rainy days in MAM season over Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Rainfall a form of precipitation is a crucial factor that has consequences on agricultural production especially in the tropics. Rainfall variability can led to extreme weather events such as dry spells, floods and among ... -
Examining the Characteristics of Drought in the Cattle Corridor under a Changing Climate
(Makerere University, 2019-07-10)The cattle corridor of Uganda is one of the areas prone to recurrent drought conditions. This study aimed at examining drought characteristics over the cattle corridor in both the past (1981-2018) and future periods ... -
Impacts of prolonged droughts on cattle keeping in Nakaseke District, Ngoma Subcounty
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Sub-Saharan Africa is considered to be highly vulnerable to climate change related disasters particularly drought. Farmers in Nakaseke have learnt to co-exist with it by resorting to various approaches. This study focuses ...